APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 2 Question 87 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 87
Topic #: 2

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The primary task of demand management in an assemble-to-order environment is to define the:

Acustomer's order in terms of specific components and options.

Braw materials required to complete the customer's order.

Cavailability of inventory to meet the customer's order.

Dcustomer's order in terms of product families.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Kate at May 13, 2024, 09:34 PM

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Elvis

25 days ago

I'm torn between A and C, but I think I'll go with A. Defining the customer's order in terms of specific components and options just makes the most sense to me.

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Teri

26 days ago

B seems like the obvious answer here. Determining the raw materials required to complete the customer's order is definitely the primary task of demand management.

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Theodora

27 days ago

Ha! This question is a real brain-teaser. I'm going to go with D - defining the customer's order in terms of product families. Seems like the most logical choice to me.

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Tiera

8 days ago

I think A is the correct answer, defining the customer's order in terms of specific components and options.

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Loren

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards C. Knowing the availability of inventory to meet the customer's order seems like the primary task of demand management in this context.

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Alishia

14 hours ago

I think it's A) customer's order in terms of specific components and options.

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Brice

1 months ago

I think option A is the correct answer. Defining the customer's order in terms of specific components and options is crucial in an assemble-to-order environment.

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Basilia

30 days ago

It's true, having a clear understanding of the components and options is key for efficient demand management.

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Rutha

1 months ago

I think option D could also be relevant, as grouping orders into product families can streamline the process.

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Gerardo

1 months ago

I agree, option A is important for defining the customer's order accurately.

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Rosalind

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) customer's order in terms of product families. That way, we can group similar orders together for efficiency.

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Freeman

2 months ago

I agree with Janna. Demand management is all about defining the customer's order accurately.

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Janna

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) customer's order in terms of specific components and options.

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